• 8 years ago
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• Author: erin boa-brown

Equisetum hyemale (scouring rush)

Family: Equisetaceae

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Size:

• 1-6 ft wide
• 2-4 ft tall

Form:

• Upright; spreading

Soil & Water requirements:

• Medium to wet (can grow in up to 4” of water)
• Drought and flood tolerant

Exposure:

• Full sun to part shade; but also tolerant of heavy shade

Leaves:

• Rigid, upright, bamboo-like stems
• Small, scale-like eaves occur at each node
• Distinct, black bands at each node
• Evergreen stems

Flowers:

• Non-flowering

Suitable uses:

• Water gardens
• Near pond edge
• Bog gardens
• Wet, low areas that most other plants won’t tolerate
• Vertical accent plant
• Upholds an architecture appearance; linear qualities

Other:

• Can be invaded by weeds if not properly maintained
• It is important that there is a maintenance management plan in place, and would be most suitable for locations that can afford the maintenance
• Can become quite aggressive if not contained properly; spreads through rhizomes
• Parts of plant are poisonous if eaten